Wassailer
noun
A person who sings Christmas carols in a loud and joyful manner, typically while going from house to house.
On Christmas Eve, a group of wassailers visited our neighbourhood, spreading holiday cheer with their songs.

Often appears as...
- christmas wassailer
- joyful wassailer
noun
A person who is drinking alcohol and enjoying themselves with others in a noisy, lively way.
During the festival, the streets were filled with wassailers enjoying the festivities.

Often appears as...
- festival wassailer
- loud wassailer
noun
A person who sings Christmas carols in a loud and joyful manner, typically while going from house to house.
On Christmas Eve, a group of wassailers visited our neighbourhood, spreading holiday cheer with their songs.

Often appears as...
- christmas wassailer
- joyful wassailer
noun
A person who is drinking alcohol and enjoying themselves with others in a noisy, lively way.
During the festival, the streets were filled with wassailers enjoying the festivities.

Often appears as...
- festival wassailer
- loud wassailer
Definition 1 of 2

Holiday Tradition
Understanding 'wassailer' involves knowing it's part of a Christmas custom of singing carols door-to-door.

Our local wassailers keep the old holiday tradition alive with their vibrant voices.
Cultural Practice
'Wassailer' often implies a festive group activity rather than a solo performance.

We joined the wassailers carrying lanterns and songbooks through the snow.
Seasonal Usage
The term is most relevant around Christmas, its usage declines significantly outside the holiday season.

The choirmaster recruits local wassailers every December.
Holiday Tradition
Understanding 'wassailer' involves knowing it's part of a Christmas custom of singing carols door-to-door.

Our local wassailers keep the old holiday tradition alive with their vibrant voices.
Cultural Practice
'Wassailer' often implies a festive group activity rather than a solo performance.

We joined the wassailers carrying lanterns and songbooks through the snow.
Seasonal Usage
The term is most relevant around Christmas, its usage declines significantly outside the holiday season.

The choirmaster recruits local wassailers every December.
Holiday Tradition
Understanding 'wassailer' involves knowing it's part of a Christmas custom of singing carols door-to-door.

Our local wassailers keep the old holiday tradition alive with their vibrant voices.
Cultural Practice
'Wassailer' often implies a festive group activity rather than a solo performance.

We joined the wassailers carrying lanterns and songbooks through the snow.
Seasonal Usage
The term is most relevant around Christmas, its usage declines significantly outside the holiday season.

The choirmaster recruits local wassailers every December.
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